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Valence. Emotions. v. t. e. Gratitude, thankfulness, or gratefulness is a feeling of appreciation (or similar positive response) by a recipient of another's kindness. This kindness can be gifts, help, favors, or another form of generosity to another person. The word comes from the Latin word gratus, which means "pleasing" or "thankful". [1]
The interventions were writing a gratitude letter and writing a 14-day diary. In both interventions, the researchers found that gratitude and humility are connected and are "mutually reinforcing." [94] The study also discusses how gratitude, and its associated humility, may lead to more positive emotional states and subjective well-being.
Marlo Thomas & Friends: Thanks & Giving All Year Long is an album of songs and spoken-word selections by entertainment personalities and others, and is intended as a companion to the anthology book of the same name. All proceeds are to benefit the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. In 2006, Thanks & Giving All Year Long received the Grammy ...
As cliché as it sounds, gratitude really can change your attitude. Great friends, supportive family, good health, and self-love are some of the many reasons to smile and feel reassured. When you ...
Positive mental attitude (PMA) is the philosophy of finding greater joy in small joys, to live without hesitation or holding back our most cherished, held in high esteem, and highest personal virtues and values. Empirical research suggests that individuals who engage in positive self-talk and maintain a mindful approach to their internal ...
A couple of Harvard publications suggest that practicing gratitude and optimism may benefit us about as dramatically as taking our blood pressure pills or joining a water aerobics class. The first ...
Arlie Russell Hochschild (/ ˈhoʊkʃɪld /; born January 15, 1940) is an American professor emeritus of sociology at the University of California, Berkeley [1] and writer. Hochschild has long focused on the human emotions that underlie moral beliefs, practices, and social life generally. She is the author of ten books, including the ...
Keeping a gratitude journal is a popular practice in the field of positive psychology. It is also referred to as “counting one's blessings” [1] or “three good things”. [2] Empirical findings on the benefits of gratitude journals have shown significant impact on psychological and physical well-being. Early research revealed individuals ...